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ˈfly-ˌbitten, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + bitten.]
1. Bitten by flies; loosely used for:
†a. Fly-specked;
†b. fly-blown;
c. Stung by flies.
1597Shakes. 2 Hen. IV, ii. i. 159 These Fly-bitten Tapistries. 1598Florio, Alida..flie-bitten meate. 1884A. Gregory in Fortn. Rev. Mar. 378 Their [Baggara Arabs'] wealth consists of herds of lean fly-bitten cattle.
†2. = flea-bitten 2. Obs.
1639De Gray Compl. Horsem. 22. |